Health visitors in south Wales set to strike after NHS employer ignores job evaluation appeal
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The use of benzodiazepines and related drugs increases the risk of hip fracture by 43% in people with Alzheimer’s disease, say researchers from the University of Eastern Finland
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Assessing the risks in patients grouped together by stroke severity and knowing the outcomes.
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Caring for the feet is just as important for patients who have diabetes new research finds.
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Assessing the association between early treatment with beta blockers and mortality rates.
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Older people who already have memory and thinking problems could benefit from exercise, say researchers
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Urinary incontinence is associated with an increased risk of mortality in older nursing home residents, new research suggests.
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Women who drink 2-3 cups of coffee a day could reduce their risk of developing dementia by more than a third, say researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in the Unit
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Psychotropic drugs are more commonly prescribed to people with Alzheimer’s disease aged 90 years or more, compared with those diagnosed at a younger age, say researchers from the U
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Study looked at using written instructions to improve safety of eating and drinking in patients with dementia.
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Study explores chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and its effects.
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Antipsychotics were developed for people with schizophrenia or psychosis but are sometimes used ‘off-label’ to treat behavioural symptoms in dementia.
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The risks of failing to diagnose clinical depression can result in patients being deprived of appropriate care and treatment.
People with weakened immunity are known to be at increased risk of foodborne disease such as listeriosis
Diet, mental challenges and exercise help to slow disease development
Decreased ability to identify smells could be an early indicator of cognitive decline and dementia.
Pain profiling in older people can improve quality of life and help target healthcare resources, say researchers.
Latest research from the nursing and scientific journals
Latest research from the nursing and scientific journals
